Oceana County, MI · Oceana County
Response to Motion Regarding Custody
This court form lets a responding party answer statements in a Motion Regarding Custody and tell the court whether they agree with the requested order.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Oceana County · Oceana County, Oceana County, Michigan
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- oceana.mi.us
- Blank form
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What this form is
Use this form after receiving FOC 87, Motion Regarding Custody, to respond in writing before the hearing. It asks about existing custody orders, where the children live, and whether you agree with the motion; you can explain disagreements on the form or attached sheets.
Who needs it
A person who receives FOC 87 and wants to respond to the custody motion should complete and file this form.
How to submit it
Take the original and five copies to the county clerk in the county where the motion was filed. Mail a copy to the other party and return two copies to the clerk after completing the certificate of mailing.
About notarization
This response is signed and dated without a notary; the packet directs the responding party to sign and date the form and certificate of mailing.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Response to Motion Regarding Custody PDF.
- 2
Complete the Response
Fill in the requested information, answer the motion statements, and sign and date the form.
- 3
Make Copies
Make at least five copies; make four copies of any separate sheets you attach.
- 4
File and Serve
File the original and five copies with the county clerk where the motion was filed. Mail a copy to the other party and return two copies to the clerk.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Response to Motion Regarding Custody form for?
- Use it to answer statements in FOC 87, Motion Regarding Custody, and tell the court whether you agree with the motion and what you want the court to order.
- Who should complete this form?
- A person who receives a Motion Regarding Custody and wants to respond in writing before the hearing should complete the form.
- How do I submit the Response to Motion Regarding Custody?
- Take the original and five copies to the county clerk in the county where the motion was filed. Mail a copy to the other party, then return two copies to the clerk with the certificate of mailing completed.
- Do I need a notary for the Response to Motion Regarding Custody?
- No. The packet directs you to sign and date the response and certificate of mailing; it does not require a notary.